Herboxan
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 54546-26-8
A herbal note with a chamomile and basil character and a soft green spicy facet. Fresh and natural, it adds an aromatic lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 54546-26-8 |
| INCI Name | Valeraldehyde hexyleneglycol acetal |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 186.29 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-butyl-4,4,6-trimethyl-1,3-dioxane |
| InChIKey | QUBNQDBPPTZYJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-Butyl-4,4,6-Trimethyl-1,3-Dioxane, 1,3-dioxane, 2-butyl-4,4,6-trimethyl-, herbacetal, herbal acetal, herbox (Tadimety), herboxane (Givaudan), 2,4-O-pentylidene-2-methyl pentane-2,4-diol, valeraldehyde hexylene glycol acetal, valeraldehyde hexyleneglycol acetal
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 206.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 74.44 °C |
| Density | 0.88600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.330000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.265 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 68.81 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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